
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
÷
Monochrome dis-
play
: yellow warning
lamp lights up while
the engine is running.
÷
Colour display:
yellow warning lamp
lights up.
System inoperative
appears.
ESP
®
is not available due to a malfunction. Other driving sys-
tems may be deactivated.
G
WARNING
If ESP
®
is malfunctioning, ESP
®
is unable to stabilise the
vehicle. In addition, other driving safety systems are
switched off. This increases the risk of skidding and an acci-
dent.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
®
checked at a qualified special-
ist workshop.
Brake lamps may be inoperative and thus no longer working
when braking.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions. Do not drive on.
X
Check that the brake lamps are working.
The brake lamps are not working.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The brake lamps are working.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
÷
Colour display:
yellow warning lamp
lights up.
Brake Assist Sys‐
tem (BAS) inopera‐
tive
appears.
The Brake Assist System (BAS) is inoperative.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
÷
Yellow warning
lamp flashes while
driving.
ESP
®
is intervening because there is a risk of skidding or at
least one of the wheels is spinning.
X
Pull away carefully.
X
Accelerate carefully whilst driving.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather condi-
tions.
÷
and
C
and
other warning lamps
are lit.
Colour display:
Elec‐
tronics malfunc‐
tion Visit workshop
appears.
The central vehicle electronics system is malfunctioning.
After switching off the engine, it is no longer possible to lock or
unlock the doors using the remote control on the key or to start
the engine.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Driving safety systems
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>> Practical advice.
Z